Word details
成功
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 成功
Dictionary
Entry
1
success; achievement
Examples
成功。おめでとうございます。
Let me congratulate you on your success.
2
succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
Examples
人生における成功とはかならずしも富の獲得と同じものではない。
Success in life is not necessarily the same thing as the acquirement of riches.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
成
6 strokes
Frequency: 116
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
turn into
become
get
grow
elapse
reach
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.る
な.す
-な.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
しげ
そん
たえ
なお
なり
なる
のり
ひら
まさ
よし
り
功
5 strokes
Frequency: 857
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
achievement
merits
success
honor
credit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いさお
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさ
かつ
くぬ
ぐう
こと
つとむ
とし
のり
よし
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